Hi Bill and others
Thanks for the input on the lemans 70X head, I think that is probably a non
starter.
Any more ideas on castings that are starting to cause problems for restorers
please?
thanks again
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Davies"
Subject: Re: Some input on castings Please
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Graham Stretch <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
> > Next question,
> > Are there any castings needed for any of the cars that are stopping
> > restorations, as in if this bit is broken you either have to have one or
> > know where to get one or you can forget restoring that one?
> > It just seems to me that as my friend wants to make a contribution to
the
> > classic scene (which he enjoys with a Herald and Spitfire and in the
past
> > Dolomites as well,) it would be best to start with something which is
really
> > needed not just a fancy tuning mod!
> > Any feedback will be duly forwarded to my friend for his consideration.
>
> Some of the Herald's mazak castings suffer badly and are not available as
new parts - headlamp rings for the 948 & 1200 are something I could sell any
number of! The Spitfire 4 Mk1 and early Mk2 also have unique door catches
which are very hard to find.
> Cheers,
> Bill.
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